Under the direction of Australian violinist Rachael Beesley, a specialist in classical and romantic repertoire on period instruments, students from the early music department invite you to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Mannheim court orchestra through works by Johann Stamitz, Franz Xaver Richter and Ignaz Holzbauer. Considered the best orchestra in Europe at the time, the Mannheim ensemble embodied the ideals of the Age of Enlightenment, where arts, sciences and culture came together to build a harmonious society. It was renowned for its energy, dynamic range and eloquence, and had a profound influence on 18th-century instrumental music, paving the way for future generations of classical composers.

Rachael Beesley, conductor
With the Orchestra of the Early Music Department
of the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles

La Monnaie I Salle Fiocco 
23 rue Léopold - 1000 Bruxelles

Free entrance, reservation required
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